Top 10 Reasons to Get ISO 9001:2008 QMS

1. Increased Efficiency
Companies that go through the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management
Standards certification process have given a lot of thought to their
processes and how to maximize quality and efficiency. Once certified for
QMS, the processes are established and guidelines in place for anyone to
follow easily, making training, transitions, and trouble-shooting easier.

2. Increased Revenue
Studies have shown that ISO QMS certified companies experience
increased productivity and improved financial performance, compared to
uncertified companies.

3. Employee Morale
Defined roles and responsibilities, accountability of management,
established training systems and a clear picture of how their roles affect
quality and the overall success of the company, all contribute to more
satisfied and motivated staff.

4. International Recognition
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is recognized
worldwide as the authority on quality management.

5. Factual Approach to Decision Making

The ISO 9001:2008 QMS standard sets out clear instructions for audits and
process reviews that facilitate information gathering and decision making
based on the data.

6. Supplier Relationships
Mutually beneficial supplier relationships are one of the key attractions to
ISO certification. Following the processes for documentation and testing
ensure quality raw materials go into your production system. The process
also requires thorough evaluation of new suppliers before a change is
made and/or consistency with respect to how and where orders are
placed.
7. Documentation
The ISO QMS standard requires documentation of all processes and any
changes, errors and discrepancies. This ensures consistency throughout
production and accountability of all staff. This also guarantees traceable
records are available in case of non-compliant products or raw materials.

8. Consistency
One of the foundations of ISO; All processes from research and
development, to production, to shipping, are defined, outlined and
documented, minimizing room for error. Even the process of making
changes to a process is documented, ensuring that changes are well
planned and implemented in the best possible way to maximize efficiency.
Recommendations in the biotech industry to use or similar software format
for data collection, reports, and product labeling, minimizes the risk of
obsolete documents/labels being mistakenly used.

9. Customer Satisfaction
Client confidence is gained because of the universal acceptance of the ISO
standards. Customer satisfaction is ensured because of the benefits of ISO
9001:2008 QMS to company efficiency, consistency and dedication to
quality service.

10. Improvement Processes

The ISO 9001:2008 QMS outlines audit processes, management review and
improvement processes based on collected data. Improvements are
carefully planned and implemented based on facts, using a system of
documentation and analysis, to ensure the best decisions are made for
your company.